Roasted Onions on a Bed of Herbs

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   Preheat the oven to 375F.

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   Heat the butter and oil in a wide skillet, then add the onions, cut sides down.

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   Cook over medium-high heat until well browned, about 15 minutes.

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   Check their progress occasionally.

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   Those on the outside of the pan usually take longer to cook, so partway through switch them with those in the middle.

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   When browned, turn onions over and cook on the curved side for a few minutes.

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   Season well with salt and pepper.

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   Line the bottom of a 10-inch ceramic dish such as a round Spanish casserole with the herbs.

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   Place the onions, browned side up, atop the herbs and pour in the wine or water.

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    Cover with foil and bake until tender when pierced with a kinfe, 1 hour or slightly longer.

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    Serve warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.